Appendix 2
The Development of the Unborn Child's Body

 

Nose

 

Timing

Source
Nasal placodes - the primordia of the nose and the nasal cavities - have developed.
End of 4th week after fertilization Moore, p 239
Nasal placodes are present. Day 30 after fertilization Sadler, front pages
The nasal pits, which are the primordia of the nostrils and the nasal cavaties, are forming. Day 30 after fertilization Moore, p 5 & p 239
The nasal organs have started to form. Day 30 after conception Rugh, p 41
The nasal pits are visible. Days 31-32 after fertilization Moore, p 91
The nasal pits are formed. Days 31-35 of development Sadler, p 110
The nasal pits deepen to form the nasal cavity. Days 35-42 Larsen, p 230
The nostrils are developing. Day 40 after fertilization Moore, p 238
The nose is formed. Day 38 after fertilization Moore, p 5
The nose is forming. During the 2nd month Sadler, p 106
The nasal passages open to the outside. Day 46 after conception Rugh, p 51
The nasal chamber is developing. 7th week Sadler, p 376
The nose is stubby. About day 52 after fertilization Moore, p 100


 


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